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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, The Apology: Chapter 1, Introduction & The Apology.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Thrasyllus was a scholar from what century?
(a) 3rd century C.E.
(b) 1st century C.E.
(c) 2nd century C.E.
(d) 1st century B.C.E.

2. According to his conversation with Euthyphro, how did Socrates feel about the charges being brought against him?
(a) He was not worried about the outcome of the trial because he knew that he was innocent.
(b) He felt that the accusations made against him were major.
(c) He was unconcerned because the charges, to him, were minor.
(d) Socrates doesn't mention the charges to Euthyphro.

3. What accusation was being leveled against Socrates regarding his relationship with the young men of Athens?
(a) He was trying to cause them to rebel against the authorities.
(b) He was corrupting them with his inquiries.
(c) He was having homosexual relationships with them.
(d) He was supplying them with drugs and alcohol.

4. How did Socrates describe himself?
(a) A professor of truths.
(b) An inquisitive man.
(c) An expert in philosophy.
(d) A purveyor of knowledge.

5. Which Athenian god is associated with the sun?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Hermes.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Ares.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the discussion progressed, how did Euthyphro feel about his decision to prosecute a relative?

2. What evidence did the Athenian authorities use to accuse Socrates of blasphemy?

3. Who writes the comments introducing the first dialogue?

4. Approximately how many years ago did the Socratic dialogues take place?

5. What did Socrates learn as a result of his dialogue with Euthyphro?

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